When it comes to being a judge on “The Voice,” vocal talent is a must-have. While the show’s judges are experts in their field, their main role is to coach their singers, not to make political statements. However, recently, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend faced backlash for offering criticism of the iconic song, “God Bless The USA,” without being asked for their opinions.
On “The Voice,” it is normal for the coaches to share their thoughts and opinions. They guide their singers through challenges, helping them reach new heights in their careers. However, when Clarkson and Legend voiced their views on Gyth Rigdon’s performance of “God Bless the USA,” it crossed a line for many fans. As a result, thousands of people took to Twitter to express their disappointment in the judges.
It’s understandable that choosing such a patriotic song would be controversial, considering the political and nationalistic tensions currently dividing the country. Gyth intentionally made it challenging for the judges to critique his performance by adorning the stage with red, white, and blue props. Clarkson even acknowledged this tactic in an interview with Country Living, joking, “I feel like you can’t critique this song or you’re going to hell or something.”
Despite her humorous remark, Clarkson didn’t hold back her criticism. She told Gyth, “I will say, this is not my favorite vocal of you this season because I think you are a ridiculously talented vocalist.” She further explained that the nature of the song, with its sustained notes and the need for unified singing, made it a challenging choice. However, she admired Gyth’s decision to perform it, as it clearly meant a lot to him.
John Legend echoed Clarkson’s sentiments, saying, “I agree with Kelly that this wasn’t your greatest vocal performance, but it was very strong, and I felt the energy and the emotion.”
Unfortunately, their opinions did not resonate well with the general public. Fans took to social media to express their disagreement with the judges’ criticisms. So what do you think? Did Twitter go too far in their response to these vocal judges’ comments?
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